Kip Currier, PhD, JD, MLIS, is Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Navigating the ethical minefield of our digital age is not optional – it's a critical competency for every librarian, archivist, and information professional. This unique book goes beyond abstract theory, providing practical intellectual tools for developing the nuanced understanding essential for meeting the varied information needs of today's communities and organizations. Whether you're an instructor shaping the next generation or an individual seeking clarity, this invaluable resource will empower you to confidently engage the challenging ethical landscape of our information-driven world.

• PrefaceI: Foundations1 Introduction and Ethical Foundations 2 Ethics Codes and Guardrails3 Professional Ethics and Character IssuesII: Core Values and Opposing Forces4 Access and Divides5 Privacy and Surveillance 6 Intellectual Freedom, Free Speech, and Censorship 7 Accuracy, Misinformation, and Disinformation III: Intellectual Property Law and Equity Interests8 Intellectual Property 9 Open Movements and Traditional KnowledgeIV: Technologies and Regulatory Oversight10 The Internet and Social Media11 Artificial Intelligence (AI)12 Emerging TechnologiesV: Conclusion 13 Codas and Continuances IndexAbout the Author

Kip Currier, PhD, JD, MLIS, is Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Navigating the ethical minefield of our digital age is not optional – it's a critical competency for every librarian, archivist, and information professional. This unique book goes beyond abstract theory, providing practical intellectual tools for developing the nuanced understanding essential for meeting the varied information needs of today's communities and organizations. Whether you're an instructor shaping the next generation or an individual seeking clarity, this invaluable resource will empower you to confidently engage the challenging ethical landscape of our information-driven world.

• PrefaceI: Foundations1 Introduction and Ethical Foundations 2 Ethics Codes and Guardrails3 Professional Ethics and Character IssuesII: Core Values and Opposing Forces4 Access and Divides5 Privacy and Surveillance 6 Intellectual Freedom, Free Speech, and Censorship 7 Accuracy, Misinformation, and Disinformation III: Intellectual Property Law and Equity Interests8 Intellectual Property 9 Open Movements and Traditional KnowledgeIV: Technologies and Regulatory Oversight10 The Internet and Social Media11 Artificial Intelligence (AI)12 Emerging TechnologiesV: Conclusion 13 Codas and Continuances IndexAbout the Author

Kip Currier, PhD, JD, MLIS, is Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Navigating the ethical minefield of our digital age is not optional – it's a critical competency for every librarian, archivist, and information professional. This unique book goes beyond abstract theory, providing practical intellectual tools for developing the nuanced understanding essential for meeting the varied information needs of today's communities and organizations. Whether you're an instructor shaping the next generation or an individual seeking clarity, this invaluable resource will empower you to confidently engage the challenging ethical landscape of our information-driven world.

• PrefaceI: Foundations1 Introduction and Ethical Foundations 2 Ethics Codes and Guardrails3 Professional Ethics and Character IssuesII: Core Values and Opposing Forces4 Access and Divides5 Privacy and Surveillance 6 Intellectual Freedom, Free Speech, and Censorship 7 Accuracy, Misinformation, and Disinformation III: Intellectual Property Law and Equity Interests8 Intellectual Property 9 Open Movements and Traditional KnowledgeIV: Technologies and Regulatory Oversight10 The Internet and Social Media11 Artificial Intelligence (AI)12 Emerging TechnologiesV: Conclusion 13 Codas and Continuances IndexAbout the Author